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WashU IT enhances customer experience with new phone system implementation

On August 1, WashU IT successfully implemented a new phone system that enhances the customer experience for both the Network Operations Command Center (314-935-7048) and the Service Desk (314-933-3333).

For the Network Operations Command Center, callers now encounter new call selection options with the added ability to speak their selections.:

1 – Major Incident

2 – Server Related

3 – Network Related

4 – Other

Additionally, if agents are unavailable, callers can now hold their place in the queue and receive a callback when an agent is available.

Similarly, the Service Desk now offers the same queue call-back functionality for after-hours support to all university students, faculty, and staff, improving customer service during after-hours (Monday through Friday between 5:30 pm and 7:00 am CT) and on weekends.

This initiative aligns with delivering the ideal WashU IT Customer Experience defined in the Customer Experience Plan: “(…) to make our customers feel confident, valued, and uniquely understood by providing IT services and support that are transparent, seamless, and accessible.”